waterloo area COVID-19 The Care Clinic will move to a new home on Thursday, according to a release from Grand River Hospital.
The clinic, which will now be formally known as the Regional COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic, will move from its current location on Pinebush Road in Cambridge to 50 Sportsworld Dr. in Kitchener.
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The hospital says the new clinic will offer expanded services and see patients of all ages for assessment for COVID-19, colds and influenza-like symptoms.
“Incorporating cold and flu symptoms into the range of services we offer allows us to support more community-based care,” said Bonnie Cam, executive vice president of clinical services at GRH.
“Building this capacity into our health system is critical to reducing pressure on emergency departments and preventing hospitalizations whenever possible.”
The clinic, which is expected to host more than 400 visits a week, will be open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm Friday to Sunday.
It has been set up to see people who are experiencing moderate or worse COVID-19, cold or influenza-like symptoms who cannot safely manage their condition at home or who are at high risk of serious illness Huh.
It will offer treatment for people with COVID-19, cold or flu who do not have access to a family doctor or health care worker.
Area says it is not a clinic for people with severe symptoms because those people should go to the emergency room or call 911.
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